University of Melbourne - Informa Australia

DAY ONE | Tuesday 4th August 20098.00 Registration opens, networking begins & coffee is served8.55 Introduction from the ChairHelen Hayes, Director, Office Knowledge Transfer &Partnerships Office, University of MelbourneAN ECONOMIC OUTLOOK ON THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY9.05 World trade & the exchange of Australian knowledgeexports▲ Wide-spread economic slowdown and toughcompetition – identifying the strong and weak knowledgeexports and trade centres around the world▲ Australian knowledge relationships and export growth inthe international economy▲ Locating avenues of healthy trade that can ensure thefuture of Australia’s knowledge exportsTim Harcourt, Chief Economist, Austrade (Invited)GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES ON THE MEANING OF “THIRDSTREAM ACTIVITIES”9.30 KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY THE HOST UNIVERSITYUnderstanding & developing third stream missions inAustralia10.00▲ Exploring the third stream in the context of domesticpublic policy and reform (i.e. the Bradley Review andCutler Review) – acknowledging ambiguities andworking towards a clear understanding of what the“third stream” is▲ Understanding how a “knowledge society” is an integralpart of the a “knowledge economy”▲ How can we use community engagement programsand knowledge networks to strengthen the force of thethird stream as an important part of Australian cultureand our way of life?Prof. John Dewar, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (GlobalRelations), University of MelbourneINTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE ADDRESSThe Cuban evolution of a knowledge-centred economy▲ The rise of knowledge industries in Cuba and theircontribution to the economy▲ Exploring examples of innovative and successful thirdstream programs that have been initiated by Cuba▲ Forms of knowledge engagement with the rest of theworld, such as the aid export of doctors, medicaltourism and export educationProf. Dr. Juan Triana Cordoví Triana, Senior Professor,Centre of the Studies of Cuban Economy,Havana University, Cuba10.40 Morning teaEXHIBITION AND SPONSORSHIPOPPORTUNITIESUse this unique forum to promote and/or profile yourorganisation through exhibiting or sponsoring, please contactDanielle Ryan on (02) 9080 4325 or emaildanielle.ryan@informa.com.au to discuss proposals.Developing the Knowledge ETOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY WITH“KNOWLEDGE” AT THE CENTRE11.00 The road to full participation in the Australian knowledgeeconomy▲ The importance of engaging with communities andregions▲ The equity issues and challenges that stem the growthof a knowledge economy▲ Exploring access and participation by people in rural andregional areas as well as by Indigenous peoples andpeople with low SES backgrounds▲ Working towards increasing full participation byAustralians in education programs and the workforceDr. Caroline Perkins, Branch Manager, Tertiary Collaboration& Participation Branch, Tertiary Skills & Productivity Group,Department of Education, Employment & WorkplaceRelationsTAFE LEADER’S PANELPromoting the third stream as a core function of tertiaryeducation▲ Examples of TAFE commitment to the third stream▲ Opinions on how to increase the level of VETinvolvement in third stream activities11.30 Malcolm White, Chief Executive Officer,TAFE Tasmania11.40 Neil Fernandes, Managing Director, Central TAFE11.50 Joe Piper, Chief Executive Officer,South West Institute of TAFE12.00 Open panel discussion & audience questions12.20 Lunch break(OPTIONAL) NETWORKING LUNCH: MANAGINGUNIVERSITY EXTERNAL RELATIONSAttendance needs to be pre-booked. View registration page.DAY ONE | Tuesday 4th August 2009Universities worldwide are increasingly working with externalorganisations to ensure their research and teaching is relevant to theoutside world. More and more institutions are putting dedicatedsupport into this area to resource and plan, and institutions arecarefully choosing which organisations to work with and how tomake interactions most effective and valuable.For such reasons, this special session has been designed souniversities can:▲ Discuss approaches and tools to capture information▲ Develop open relationships across universities▲ Consider the role of external organisations in this space anddiscuss best-practice▲ Review relationships with business and not-for-profits12.30 Lunch is served12.40 Introduction from the Lunch ChairGauri Bhalla, Manager, External Engagement,University of Technology Sydney12.50 University case study perspective on external relationspolicy, planning & practiceSarah Newton, Director Industry Engagement,Monash Universitywww.informa.co